If the individual selected is currently on a title 10 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour.

APPOINTMENT STATUS: EXCEPTED

This is a Dual Status Excepted Technician position in the New Jersey Air National Guard.

( ) OFFICER ( ) WARRANT OFFICER ( X ) ENLISTED

MINIMUM RANK: E-3 MAXIMUM RANK: E-6

APPLICANTS ABOVE THE MAXIMUM RANK:

Applicants with an enlisted rank that exceeds the maximum advertised rank for the position may be considered. Applicant must provide a statement with their resume/application which indicates their willingness to accept a reduction in military rank. If selected, reduction in military rank is required to prevent grade inversion. Air/Army Officers and Army Warrant Officers may be allowed to reduce their Officer/Warrant Officer rank to Enlisted only. Military recruiters can provide Air/Army Officers and Army Warrant Officers with specifics applicable to the applicant.

MILITARY POSITION: Joint Force Headquarters - Air

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP STATUS:Employment in this position requires concurrent military assignment to a compatible military position in the New Jersey National Guard in one of the following military specialty codes:

AFSC: 3D0X1, 3S0X1, 3S2X1

NOTE: THE INDIVIDUAL SELECTED HAS ONE YEAR TO OBTAIN ADVERTISED AFSC/MOS

LEVEL OF CLEARANCE/INVESTIGATION:MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN A SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE WITH ONE YEAR OF HIRE

Duties

The following list of duties is not conclusive but provides a brief snapshot of the duties that may be required for this position: A copy of the complete position description is available in the Human Resource Office.

Travel Required

Relocation Authorized

No

Job Requirements

Key Requirements

Must be a member of the New Jersey Army National Guard

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: APPLICANT MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF A CURRENT VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Administrative or clerical experience, education, or training which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform the duties of the position. Experience using a computer and automation systems.

Please address the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) in your resume: Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will be further evaluated on the following KSAs considered essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

GS 06: Must have 9 months experience in the following:

ABILITY to communicate both orally and in writing.

KNOWLEDGE of basic rules, regulations and policies which govern performance of the work.

SKILL in gathering information, data, and preparing reports.

SKILL in the use of an automated personnel system.

GS-07: Must have 12 months of experience in the following:

ABILITY to communicate both orally and in writing.

KNOWLEDGE of basic rules, regulations and policies which govern performance of the work.SKILL in gathering information, data, and preparing reports.

SKILL in the use of an automated personnel system

SUBSTITUTION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: High school graduate or the equivalent may be substituted for 3 months of specialized experience. Education in schools above the high school level may be substituted for experience on the basis of one academic year of study (i.e. 36 weeks of substantially full time study, or 30 semester hours, or the equivalent) for 12 months of the required experience.

If using education to qualify for this position OR education is a MANDATORY requirement to meet qualifications, you MUST submit copies of college transcripts along with your application/resume prior to the closing date of the vacancy. If selected for the position, prior to your appointment, you will be required to request certified official transcripts be sent directly from the college or university that identify each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned and grade.

APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH THEIR RESUME

Current Resume (name on resume must match current military ID or driver's license)

Current valid driver's License

ANG/AIR FORCE: Current Records Review Record (RIP)

ARNG/ARMY: Current Personal Qualifications Report (PQR)

DD214 for applicants who are separated from military service. This includes anyone who is no longer in the military.

Army

Applicant must provide a copy of printout from JPAS. Applicant can obtain this from their Unit JPAS Manager

(If Applicable)

Other branches of military service equivalent military personal information that will provide current military rank, ASVAB Scores, clearance level etc.

Security Clearance

Not Applicable

Additional Information

What To Expect Next

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a reveiw of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.

Instructions for completing the OPM 1203-FX:

If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.

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BENEFITS

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Retirement Program - Almost all new employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefit Plan, Thrift Savings Plan. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp

How to Apply

1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire , 2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf, and3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

To apply for this position, you must provide both of the following parts:

1. Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, and

2. Your resume and any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement. (name on resume must match current military ID or driver's license)

Use the Online Occupational Questionnaire for convenience and quickest processing.

ALL RESUMES MUST BE SUBMTTED BY 11:59 PM EST ON THE CLOSING DATE.

Option A: Online Occupational Questionnaire.

Tips for using the Online Occupational Questionnaire:

· You must click bothFinishandSubmit when you are done. Your Online Occupational Questionnaire is not processed  and your résumé is not attached  until you click the Submit button, even if USAJOBS says it sent your résumé.

· You can upload or fax supporting documents after you Submit the Online Occupational Questionnaire.

· You must complete the entire process by the closing date -- Wednesday, April 02, 2014

· To make sure everything you submitted is successfully received, follow these steps:

· If you Submit more than one Occupational Questionnaire for this position, the most recent one Submitted is the one that is used. Therefore, it is important for you to complete it in its entirety.

To begin your Online Occupational Questionnaire, choose one of these options:

· If your résumé is going to come from the USAJOBS Resume Builder, you begin the process by clicking the Apply Online button near the bottom of this page. Your résumé will be attached only to the Online Qualifications Questionnaire you complete and Submit from this session, not to any Questionnaires you may already have Saved or Submitted.

· If your résumé is going to be one you prepared outside of USAJOBS Résumé Builder, click this link to begin the process:Online Questionnaire.

Option B: Paper Occupational Questionnaire.

If it is not practical for you to use the Online Occupational Questionnaire, you may complete your application process by faxing the OPM Form 1203-FX, resume, and any supporting documents. Application must be received by vacancy closing date. Follow these steps:

1. You can print a copy of this job announcement so that you can read the questions offline.

2. Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. You can obtain the form at this URL http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdfimage/OPM1203FX.PDF or/pdf_fill/OPM1203FX.PDF or by calling USAJOBS by Phone at (703) 724-1850  after the introduction, press 1, and listen for instructions.

3. When faxing the OF Form 1203-FX, resume, and any supporting documents, always

EXCEPTION TO POLICY: NJANG & ARNG military members DEPLOYED may submit their applications by email or fax. OPM Form 1203FX, resume, and other documents (application must be accompanied with Title 10 orders) must be submitted by the vacancy closing date to the following:

How You Will Be Evaluated

EVALUATION METHODS: Applications will be reviewed to determine basic eligibility. Applicants must meet the basic qualifications for the position, including any selective placement factors, in order to be considered basically qualified. Selection for this position will be made without consideration of race, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, lawful political or other affiliation, membership or non membership in an employee organization, physical handicap which does not prevent normal performance of duties, or other non-merit factor. Complete and accurate information must be provided on your resume or application. Attach additional sheets if necessary.

Required Documents

For this vacancy announcement the following documents are required:

Current Resume

Current valid driver's License

ANG/AIR FORCE: Current Records Review Record (RIP); ARNG/ARMY: Current Personal Qualifications Report (PQR); other branches of military service equivalent military personal information that will provide current military rank, ASVAB Scores, clearance level etc.

DD214: For applicants who are separated from military service. This includes anyone who is no longer in military service.

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure the RIP/PQR is current. If the applicant has been promoted and the RIP/PQR does not reflect the new rank then the applicant must provide an order or other military documentation with their resume reflecting the new rank and date of rank.

If the applicant has any questions, does not understand, or not sure what applies to their particular situation please call 609-562-0889.

NOTE: If any document required in this vacancy announcement is missing from your packet, please provide a brief explanation of the reason which will be taken into consideration during the qualification process.

APPLICATIONS DETERMINED TO BE INCOMPLETE, INCORRECT OR INSUFFICIENT UPON INITIAL REVIEW WILL NOT RECEIVE FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

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